Somatosensory amplification
Somatosensory Amplification
Somatosensory amplification (/ˌsoʊmətoʊˈsɛnsəri æmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/) refers to the tendency of an individual to experience physical sensations as intense, noxious, and disturbing. It is a concept often used in the field of psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry.
Etymology
The term "somatosensory" is derived from the Greek words "soma" meaning body and "sensory" meaning sensation or feeling. "Amplification" comes from the Latin word "amplificare" which means to enlarge or extend. Thus, somatosensory amplification can be understood as the enlargement or intensification of body sensations.
Definition
Somatosensory amplification involves the heightened perception of bodily sensations, where normal or minor sensations are perceived as more intense and distressing. This can lead to increased health anxiety and can be a significant factor in somatoform disorders.
Related Terms
- Psychosomatic Medicine: A branch of psychiatry that focuses on the interrelation of mental and physical health.
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Health Anxiety: An excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.
- Somatoform Disorders: A group of psychological disorders in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying general medical or neurological condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Somatosensory amplification
- Wikipedia's article - Somatosensory amplification
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